Black Lark
Black Lark
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A sexually dimorphic lark, males are almost entirely glossy black, especially in breeding plumage, while females are duller, brownish, and streaked. Both sexes have a heavy, conical bill.
Where to spot
Open steppes, dry grasslands, and semi-deserts, primarily in the Caspian Steppe and parts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan and Russia.
How to spot
Males are unmistakable due to their black plumage. Females are more cryptic. Look for them foraging on the ground. Listen for their varied, somewhat lark-like song.
When to spot
Breeding season (spring/early summer) is ideal for observing males in their striking black plumage and performing display flights. Migratory in parts of its range.
Where to spot
Open steppes, dry grasslands, and semi-deserts, primarily in the Caspian Steppe and parts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan and Russia.
How to spot
Males are unmistakable due to their black plumage. Females are more cryptic. Look for them foraging on the ground. Listen for their varied, somewhat lark-like song.
When to spot
Breeding season (spring/early summer) is ideal for observing males in their striking black plumage and performing display flights. Migratory in parts of its range.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Black Lark is one of the few lark species where the male is almost entirely black, a striking adaptation that makes them stand out in their open, steppe habitats.
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